Of Governor Buni’s approval of foreign scholarship for 204 indigenes

The Yobe State Government has shortlisted 204 indigenes of the state for a foreign scholarship to read selected engineering courses and paramedical courses like allied health services, respiratory therapy technology, operation theatre, renal dialysis, anaesthesia, cardiac technology and others in Indian and Chinese Universities.

The project tagged as ‘GOVERNOR MAI MALA BUNI INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME’ followed a painstaking selection process that includes computer-based test, local Government/ ward as well as gender representation, the board revealed.

The scheme will cover visa, tuition, accommodation, feeding, books, travels and pocket stipend for all awardees.

Given the state’s regular classification as an educationally disadvantaged state among others. What is amply being demonstrated is the resolve by Mai Mala Buni lead administration to empower the next generation, to bequeath a legacy to those young minds, fight ignorance and poverty that is stalking the area.

More important, Yobe’s example is a signal to other educationally disadvantaged states to emulate. Education remains the key to galvanising the people to self-actualisation, eradicating poverty, bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, and ultimately steering the polity away from the insurgency and other societal ills.

Awardees from all the 17 LGAs of the State whose names appear in this list are expected to report to the Yobe State Scholarship Board with the originals of their school certificates for authentication and further guide/information on visa, travel and other arrangements.